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R. Cott. 20
Plastic piping for hot and cold plumbing. I have had a nose round the Wiki and been reminded of the Dr. Drivel days. Any more current do's and don'ts? I have several runs to do which will be very...
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R. Cott. 19?
Emulsion on fresh plaster. ISTR a thread where different strength mist coat was discussed and brand preferences. This joy now awaits so sound advice would be appreciated.
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6 years ago
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Swapping a shower over
Hi all, We have a ten-year-old Aqualisa Aquarian shower. It's on its last legs and I'd like to do a straightforward like-for-like replacement before it either breaks completely or gets discontinued....
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6 years ago
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Gas hob problem
I just bought a flat to rent out and the gas hob has a couple of problems Overall the hob is very clean and not obviously abused. The large burner wont light by itself but gentle blowing at the burner...
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6 years ago
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Miracle battery revival
Found an old Archos Vision 35 portable media player thing that was last used in 2012ish. Obviously the battery was flat as flat and plugging it in expecting it to charge was a fantasy. Sure enough...
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6 years ago
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OT: Gardening/Problem Bergenia
Second summer here and the Bergenia just above a small pond is in a very sorry state whilst others nearby are thriving. I've tried a gardening forum to no avail and there must be experts here who can...
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6 years ago
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Which propane torch for burning off paint?
I have just started looking online for a propane torch and cannot decide what it is that I need. There are too many options for me to absorb quickly and I want to buy this tomorrow so that I can get...
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6 years ago
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OT: BritainÂ’s Energy Policy Keeps Picking Losers
Matt Ridley's blog; nobody escapes unscathed! "Hinkley is but the worst example of a nationalised energy policy of picking losers. The diesel fiasco is another. The wind industry, with its hefty...
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6 years ago
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OT: Bryn Terfel 'The Gasman Cometh"
Edinburgh Festival, BBC1, 'Today' approx. 8.45 Watch BBC One live on BBC iPlayer.
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6 years ago
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OT Historic pictures.
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6 years ago
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[OT] Windows Movie Maker
I'm probably missing the obvious here. My version of W10 did not include Movie Maker, so I downloaded a copy from and it works, but is a trial version with limited use. I can apparently buy the full...
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6 years ago
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Can I place my mattress above my radiator?
Can I loft my bed above my radiator without fear of it catching on fire? It will be barely touching, but not completely avoiding it.
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6 years ago
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"Peritelevision" = SCART?
Anyone else ever seen a TV marked "peritelevision" instead of "SCART"? -- = There are forty =A3100 million notes in the Bank of England.
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6 years ago
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OT: Is it worth changing estate agents?
We've had a house up for sale with a High Street estate agent and the contract length of 16 weeks is coming to an end with no buyers. In The Old Days (tm) we would now change to a different agent and...
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6 years ago
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Suppliers of replacement roller door top straps?
These are also called "t straps". I need some for 77mm aluminium roller door panels. I found a supplier with a good price but their min postage seems too high. Where can I buy these from?
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6 years ago
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